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Northern Ireland TB eradication blueprint published
James Hanly
Consisting of a broad range of industry, veterinary and wildlife stakeholders, the TB Partnership Steering Group (TBPSG) was established in January 2025.
Northern Ireland TB eradication blueprint published
Peak nematodirus hatching in NI from 25 March to 3 April
11 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Peak nematodirus hatching in NI from 25 March to 3 April
The AFBI warning states that 10% of the hatch on Northern Ireland farms occurred in the second week of March, with peak hatching in the last days of March and first days of April 2025.
Northern Ireland ‘remaining central’ to UK agri-food supply chain - UFU
11 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland ‘remaining central’ to UK agri-food supply chain - UFU
The annual Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Report published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, showed the sector’s turnover rose by 11% from 2021 to 2022.
‘Little to nothing has been done to improve wildfire prevention’- UFU
This comes after UFU president William Irvine and deputy president Glenn Cuddy visited the Mournes to speak to farmers who have been affected by recent wildfires.
11 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Dale Farm to make 13th payment
An additional payment is to be made by Dale Farm across all litres produced in the 12 months to the end of March 2025.
11 April 2025 News
Northern View: prices paid remain well ahead of quotes
The factory prices being paid for beef cattle continue to surge on in NI.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Big increase in value of milk solids at Leprino
Leprino Foods has confirmed various changes to how it will pay for milk in NI.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Suckler decline will continue, says expert
The number of suckler cows has been trending consistently downwards in recent years.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Lots of reasons for optimism in farming
David Wright reports from the annual spring conference organised by the Irish Farmers Journal and the Livestock and Meat Commission
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Profits jump to £35m at Lakeland Dairies
The co-op processes over 1bn litres of milk produced on farms across NI.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef price had to rise in England
With direct payment support in England being cut, the market has had to step up.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Roaring trade at Rathfriland cattle sale
David Clarke reports from the cattle sale held at Rathfriland Mart last Friday, 4 April.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland